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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Following the tragedy in Tennessee where five children were killed after a bus flipped on its side and wrapped around a tree, a local state representative announced plans to introduce legislation that would require seat belts on school buses in Rhode Island.

“As a parent with children that are 13 and 11 years old that ride on buses,” said Rep. Robert Nardolillo, R-Coventry. “Immediately my heart was broken.”

Nardolillo says he has lots of parental support. He claims seat belts will prevent injury and death.